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A majority of municipalities do not allow for dimming of a standard "convenience" outlet. You would need to replace the receptacle and cord end to maintain code. You can hard wire the RRD-10ND-WH directly to the transformer, however.

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Otherwise using a 8ANS switch it probably a better choice, to avoid potential problems with dimming a device that doesn't tolerate being dimmed. I use one for some outdoor holiday lighting outlets. Most are well out of typical reach, to avoid someone plugging a tools or yard equipment into them. But the one that is close in in a single gang box where one of the outlets is live and the switched on is painted BRIGHT RED. Helps as a reminded of which is controlled.

I agree for non-dimmed lighting. But people often assume this is outdoor rated- it is not. They also like to stuff it inside the transformer, like they would with the standard plug in timers that those transformers use. This often severely limits or eliminates the radio communication and results in unhappy customers (Faraday Cage, essentially). Hence why I always use a outdoor box with plastic in-use or flip cover to cover the dimmer or switch.

Business Development Associate- Design, Sales, Installation, and Programming of Smart Homes for Baker Electric Home Energymbalay@bakerhomeenergy.com
"Spread the light, brother" -Blake Richetta"If you think hiring a professional is expensive, wait until you hire an amateur" -Crustyloafer

I agree for non-dimmed lighting. But people often assume this is outdoor rated- it is not. They also like to stuff it inside the transformer, like they would with the standard plug in timers that those transformers use. This often severely limits or eliminates the radio communication and results in unhappy customers (Faraday Cage, essentially). Hence why I always use a outdoor box with plastic in-use or flip cover to cover the dimmer or switch.

Yep, there's lots of different issues to consider. With older homes there's greater potential for signal-blocking RF problems and using metal boxes would definitely pose problems. That and outdoor weather conditions may pose problems with indoor-rated devices. Just because it's in a box doesn't mean it won't have potential condensation/humidity problems.

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